Lead Technical Program Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to drive innovative technology projects within a dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership skills to manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Your ability to communicate effectively and foster strong relationships with stakeholders will be crucial in navigating challenges and driving success. This position offers the opportunity to champion agile methodologies and influence decision-making in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact on the firm's growth and innovation strategy.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management and technical program management.
• Proven track record in managing resources and budgets in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for technology solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Reasoning

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodologies

Education

Formal training in Technical Program Management

Tools

Jira

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

As a Lead Technical Program Manager within the Project Rio Team of Asset Wealth Management, you will be responsible for steering the successful execution of intricate technology projects and programs that are crucial for achieving the firm's business objectives. Your profound understanding of technical principles, practices, and theories will be instrumental in crafting innovative solutions, while concurrently managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams effectively. Your robust analytical reasoning and adaptability will help you navigate through uncertainty and change, ensuring that technology initiatives are in line with business objectives. Your superior communication and stakeholder management skills will aid in building productive working relationships and influencing decision-making to attain mutually beneficial results.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of technology solutions.
2. Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain project and program momentum.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
4. Utilize advanced analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven optimizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
5. Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

1. Formal training or certification in technical program management and advanced applied experience.
2. Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to establish productive working relationships and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams and clients.
3. Expertise in various reporting/dashboard tools such as Jira and Tableau.
4. Advanced experience in utilizing technical fluency, including knowledge of vendor products and managing vendor relations, to enable on-demand access to shared pools of applications and services.
5. Proven track record of effectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

1. Experience with Alteryx, JIRA, Tableau, and other project management/visualization/reporting tools is a plus.